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Stress is often called a 21st century illness but it has always been with us if perhaps different names. These days we regard stress a necessary evil of modern living. Yet stress is not negative and without it we would not enjoy some of the highpoints in life as the anticipation before a date or the tension leading up to an important match. All these situations produce stress but you can control it and not the other way you will feel stimulated, not worn .

round using with down under such as provided out

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Correct answer: under
Explanation: The word 'under' fits grammatically as it indicates a condition or state in which stress has existed historically. It aligns with the context of discussing how stress has been perceived differently over time, suggesting that it has always been present but recognized by various names.
Meaning: 'Under' refers to being in a particular condition or situation.
Wrong options:
such: 'Such' is a determiner that refers to something previously mentioned, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not grammatically fit in this context.
down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the historical naming of stress.
provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
Correct answer: as
Explanation: The word 'as' serves as a preposition that indicates the role or function of stress in this context. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it introduces the comparison of stress to a necessary evil.
Meaning: 'As' is used to indicate the function or role of something, in this case, stress being regarded in a particular way.
Wrong options:
such: 'Such' is a determiner that does not fit as it does not indicate a role or function in this context.
under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of how we regard stress.
using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of regarding stress.
provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of regarding stress.
with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of regarding stress.
round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of regarding stress.
Correct answer: such
Explanation: The word 'such' is used as a determiner to refer to specific examples of highpoints in life that are being discussed. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it introduces examples of situations that produce stress.
Meaning: 'Such' refers to specific instances or examples that have been previously mentioned.
Wrong options:
under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of introducing examples.
using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of providing examples.
provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
Correct answer: provided
Explanation: The word 'provided' acts as a conjunction that introduces a conditional clause, indicating that stress can be beneficial if it is controlled. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it sets a condition for the positive aspects of stress.
Meaning: 'Provided' means on the condition that or if, indicating a prerequisite for something to occur.
Wrong options:
such: 'Such' is a determiner that does not fit as it does not introduce a condition.
under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of introducing a conditional clause.
using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of introducing a condition.
as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of introducing a condition.
with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of introducing a condition.
round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of introducing a condition.
Correct answer: round
Explanation: The word 'round' fits grammatically as it indicates the manner in which one feels stimulated by stress. It aligns with the context of discussing the positive effects of stress when managed properly.
Meaning: 'Round' refers to the direction or manner in which something occurs, in this case, feeling stimulated.
Wrong options:
such: 'Such' is a determiner that does not fit as it does not indicate direction or manner.
under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.
using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of feeling stimulated.
provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.
as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.
with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.

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